How far is Westmont, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Westmont, PA to Scranton, PA is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.69 mi
03h 53m
Flight
187.62 mi
301.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.62 mi
Kilometers
301.94 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.69 mi
Kilometers
372.87 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:32 PM EDT
Return by in Westmont
Thu, Oct 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westmont
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westmont
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Castanea
PA

Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania

From Westmont
115.5 mi
01h 56m
To Scranton
116.3 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westmont and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westmont and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Elknud Lane

    16 m · 4 sec · Elknud Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Menoher Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Menoher Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Somerset Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Napoleon Street

    1099 ft · 23 sec · Napoleon Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    2038 ft · 1 min · Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto William Penn Avenue

    10.3 mi · 16 min · William Penn Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

    1241 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westmont and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 43%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 25%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 14%
William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 7%
William Penn Avenue
10.3 mi · 4%
Admiral Peary Highway
7.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
187.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castanea
01h 56m from Westmont
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Westmont and Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westmont to Scranton?

The road trip is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Castanea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Westmont and 116.3 miles from Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.52 one way or $73.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westmont and Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Castanea

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Castanea, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castanea.

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Lewistown

61 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

85 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

87 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

106 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westmont and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 187.62 mi (301.94 km).

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#1 Westmont

Situated in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, this borough is located on a plateau immediately west of the city of Johnstown.

Population0
Coordinates40.3156300, -78.9516900
Altitude534
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Elknud Lane (-78.951941, 40.315712)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.95 L · about $36.52
Round trip
$73.03
16.36 gal · 61.9 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $36.52 $73.03
Mid-grade $4.93 $40.29 $80.57
Premium $5.31 $43.39 $86.79
Diesel $6.55 $53.58 $107.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Westmont and Scranton. The current time is 15:38:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.